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Dear readers, it's time to say goodbye, for now. Books Eater will not be returning in 2025. But it's not the end of our reading and writing journeys. If you wish to stay in touch and follow bookish news then you will be glad to know that from now on I will be posting on ' Between the Pages of a Book .' ( https://betweenthepagesofabook.com ) There, you will read not only my latest reviews and views but also my original short stories and poetry every month. The best part is that you can sign up for a newsletter and never miss a post. Happy Reading, always!!

Review: The Sweetheart Deal by Miranda Liasson

Synopsis Pastry chef Tessa Montgomery knows what everyone in the teeny town of Blossom Glen says about her.  Spinster. Ice Queen. Such a shame . It’s enough to make a woman bake her troubles away, dreaming of Parisian delicacies while she makes bread at her mother’s struggling boulangerie. That is until Tessa’s mortal enemy—deliciously handsome (if arrogant) chef Leo Castorini, who owns the restaurant next door—proposes a business plan…to get married. Leo knows that the Castorinis and the Montgomerys hate each other, but a marriage might just force these stubborn families to work together and blend their businesses for success. The deal is simple: Tessa and Leo marry, live together for six months, and then go their separate ways. Easy peasy. It’s a sweetheart deal where everyone gets what they want—until feelings between the faux newlyweds start seriously complicating the mix. Have they discovered the perfect recipe for success…or is disaster on the way? Add to Goodreads Shelf Revi...

Review: The Dating Dilemma (Mile High Firefighters #2) by Mariah Ankenman

Synopsis Lexi’s Reminders * Work. * Don’t think about your birthday tomorrow. Or debt, your crappy apartment, and nonexistent social life. * Re-stock wine and ice cream because that’s coming. * Die in a raging blaze of humiliation when the super-hot and very delicious fireman waiting in your office is not in fact the strip-o-gram birthday present you suspected. * Reschedule the fire safety inspection you 100 percent failed because of said humiliation. * Figure out how you, in fact, agreed to fake dating Mr. Not a Strip-O-Gram Fireman to help him with a bet. * Oh yeah, and do not fall for this guy. Seriously, they call him One Night O’Neil. Red flags all over the place. * Remember, this is fake dating, even though his very talented, very real lips are doing some sexy things you definitely like. * Realize bending one tiny rule can’t be that bad, can it? * Except bend too far, and something breaks. Something you can’t get back. Add to Goodreads Shelf Review It’s a fun, lighthearted, and a...

Review: Tempting the Vicar (The Wicked Waywards #2) by Liana LeFey

Synopsis After his twin brother pulls a foolish prank, Reverend Daniel Wayward's life is now decidedly complicated. With his family, his parish, and even his reputation at risk, there's only one way to avoid utter ruin—by swapping places with his rakish, wicked twin. And the second Daniel steps foot into his brother's worldly and sinful life in London, he's completely caught by temptation of the most enticing, green-eyed kind. Miss Olivia St. Peters knows the son of the duke is a dangerous fellow, but something in those hooded, hungry blue eyes makes her blood sing with pleasure. She's determined to have this Wayward noble, no matter what Society—or even her father—says about the match. And if that means playing with fire, she'll gladly burn... The more Daniel resists the oh-so-inviting charms of Olivia, the more determined she is to have him. Now he's caught between his vows of faith and the lure of sweet temptation. And the only thing standing between his ...

Spotlight: The Life of Plants in a Changing Environment by Rishikesh Upadhyay

About the Book Plants experience stress due to environmental changes, either in biotic or abiotic form, during their life cycle. Non-heritable modifications in morphological, physiological or biochemical characteristics tend to reduce or decrease growth and productivity, and sometimes lead to death. This book presents an exhaustive overview of the specific effects and modifications that could occur in this regards, and will serve to consolidate the ideas to promote standardization of plant adaptation to these changes in the environment. This book returns to the facts of both biotic and abiotic stress, detailing an essential aspect of plant life in the context of stress response. The text is a comprehensive, current reference that effectively addresses issues and concerns related to plant stress in natural environments. Although many reference books about abiotic stress and other environmental stresses have been published, they all exist in relative isolation from one another, covering ...

Review: A Scoundrel of Her Own by Stacy Reid

Synopsis Lady Ophelia Darby exists in two worlds. In one, she is the impudent, willful daughter of a powerful marquess and darling of the ton. In the other, she moves through the underworld’s shadows as songstress Lady Starlight, protected only by the notoriously wealthy scoundrel Devlin Byrne. But when she stumbles upon her beloved father’s darkest secrets, the line between her two worlds quickly blurs. Now she needs the help of the one man a lady should never trust. Devlin Byrne stands on the edge of London society, knowing he will never be accepted. No one else knows that his obscene wealth and ruthlessness aren’t without purpose. Or that his purpose has golden-brown eyes that shimmer with mischief, the palest of skin, and a lush mouth that beckons to be kissed, and deeply. But having Ophelia is only the beginning of Devlin’s plans. It’s undeniable that Devlin Byrne is a dangerous temptation—but just as Ophelia begins to trust him, maybe even fall for him, she discovers she’s not th...

Poetry and Books: What else do you need?

  One of my many fears, is to find a stranger in someone I have known for years. # To one day realize, the person next to me, isn’t someone I should idealize. # To wake up from a dream, only to find out the people next to me, are not what they seem. # One of my many fears, is to trust someone, only to wake up, into the nightmares. # To look in the eyes of someone familiar, and find an unfathomable stare, giving away the disguise. # To take a leap of faith, and come crashing down, falling into an abyss. never again feeling safe. # To have my heart broken, into tiny little pieces, by the words that were left unspoken. # One of my many fears, is not being able to pick up the pieces left behind after, the dust of hurt clears. © 2021 Fizza Younis. All Rights Reserved. Hello friends, I hope you enjoyed the poem. Don't forget to let me know. I also have some exciting news to share with my readers. My first novella, Dream Within a Dream, is live and you can pre-order it from Amazon . It wi...

Pre-Order Now: Dream Within a Dream by Fizza Younis

I just hit publish on my very first novella and I'm super excited about it. It was inspired by an Open Novella Contest's (2021) prompt. I wrote it for the contest, and it qualified in all three rounds of ONC (2021) and made it to the long list as well as the short list, too. Now, it is available at Amazon for pre-order. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read it with KU any time after the release. It's coming very, very soon! Title: Dream Within a Dream Author: Fizza Younis Release Date: 22 December 2021 Genre: General Fiction Synopsis: Maham Malik has always been a dreamer and a believer. She knows things aren't always what they seem, but she isn't ready to meet a husband she doesn't have. He is a stranger to her, yet she knows him. There is something about him that's familiar to her heart. But is she ready to face the consequences of dreaming a dream that's not hers? Or will her dream turn into a nightmare? One thing is certain this man will have her...

Review: How to Survive a Modern-Day Fairy Tale by Elle Cruz

Synopsis This is no ordinary Cinderella story from #OwnVoices debut author Elle Cruz. Claire never believed in fairy tales—that is, until she met Nate—in this fun, flirty rom-com. Claire Ventura is nothing like the poised and perfect heroines she reads about in her favorite romance novels. She’s a quirky, people-pleasing bookworm with a degree in Women’s Studies and an internet cookie decorator all rolled into a five-foot-two package fueled by chamomile tea. And most of all, Claire loves her grandmother, Lola. Claire was always her favorite grandchild, and they shared a special bond. So when Lola inches into her nineties and Alzheimer’s starts chipping away at the vital and independent woman she used to be, the whole family dynamic starts shifting in a new direction. Then Claire meets Nate, the CEO of a mega tech company, and he takes her to Paris. Hailed as the next Mark Zuckerberg, Nate is a fast-rising star in the tech industry, and he’s just fallen head-over-heels for Claire. Toget...

Cover Reveal: Esmeray by Esther E. Schmidt

Get it here: Books2read.com/Esmeray Author: Meadow Schmidt Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt Release Day: November 30, 2021 Esmeray - There is something I’ve tried to keep hidden from everyone and he should have never found out about it either. The new guy isn't who I thought he was, but he is the one finding the answers to the issue I've had for years. Layth - When I went to my new school I never thought I would discover something like this. I found out normal isn't always what it seems to be. There was something special about the girl I fell for.

Review: Unraveling Eleven (Eleven Trilogy #2) by Jerri Chisholm

Synopsis In Compound Eleven, freedom from tyranny is impossible. My name is Eve Hamilton, and I’ve managed the impossible. I am free. Until just like that, it is wrenched from my grasp. And this time, the corridors of the dark underground city are even more dangerous than ever before. But my brief taste of freedom has left me with something useful, something powerful, something that terrifies the leaders of Compound Eleven. And now I have a monster inside. One I’ll need to learn to control, and fast, or I’ll lose everything and everyone I hold dear. Starting with Wren Edelman. The one boy who has taught me that anything is possible if we stick together. But will that matter if I become the very thing he fears the most? Add to Goddreads Shelf Review This book is even more thrilling and exciting than the book one. The life in Compound Eleven is nothing short of hell, especially for the rebellious teenager, Eve. In the last book we see how she struggles to find a way out of the compound a...